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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.44, 1,879.48 and 943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.44, 1,879.48 and 943.20 is: 1,301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.44 : 1,879.48 = 943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.44/1,879.48 = 943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.44x = 1,879.48 × 943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.44x = 1,772,725.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,725.54/1,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.14

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